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MagellanLogo-aaa.jpgAll you road warriors out there will be happy to know that Magellan today announced, customized Magellan RoadMateâ„¢ Portable Auto Navigation Devices exclusively for four AAA Clubs including AAA Mid-Atlantic, California State Automobile Association, AAA Western and Central New York, and AAA Auto Club South.

The new Magellan RoadMate AAA RS2.0 will retain the goodness of the original RoadMate in addition to the inclusion of the critically acclaimed AAA TourBook. Thus via the device one will be able to access information pertaining to quick routing to AAA rated hotels, restaurants, and attractions. The device is also capable of giving enhanced voice- and text- guided turn-by-turn directions and would come pre-loaded with nationwide street maps preloaded on the built-in hard drive for door-to-door guidance.

The Navigational Device measures 5in x 4in x 1.5in and is extremely light-weight. It is equipped with a 3.5 inch, color touch screen and an intuitive interface for quick and fast access to key features. Thanks to the onboard QuickSpellâ„¢ technology, one can make faster address entries and view their progress in 2-D or 3-D. SOme other important features include; photo viewer, music player, multi-destination routing and route optimization. The device draws it power from an in-built battery and the Magellan RoadMate AAA Edition RS2.0 will be available through most local AAA clubs and online at aaa.com.

“AAA is synonymous with automotive travel and safety, so we’re pleased to be working with them on unique solutions for the more than 15 million members that these four clubs serve,” said Hubert Canuet, general manager of the Magellan OEM business. “The Magellan RoadMate AAA RS2.0 not only offers the standard in auto navigation excellence to AAA members but also provides an exclusive value to members with the integration of the AAA TourBook® guide listings.”

“Magellan is the ideal partner to bring advanced portable auto navigation to our members,” said Andy Zalescik, vice president of new business development for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “We have built our organization on providing enhanced member services that deliver everything needed for safe, efficient automotive travel. Adding world-class GPS auto navigation from a leader in the field is great for our members and great for AAA.”